{"id":17207,"date":"2024-01-02T22:32:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T22:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=17207"},"modified":"2025-02-08T07:14:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-08T07:14:58","slug":"tiger-iii-ausf-e","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/index.php\/product\/tiger-iii-ausf-e\/","title":{"rendered":"German WWII E-75 mit 12.8cm L\/55 &#8220;tiger III Ausf.E&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17207\" class=\"elementor elementor-17207\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-18af732 wd-section-stretch elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"18af732\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-97e5d3c\" data-id=\"97e5d3c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8df39a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_image_or_svg\" data-id=\"8df39a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_image_or_svg.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-image text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20241215013807.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17346\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20241215013807.jpg 754w, https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20241215013807-400x283.jpg 400w, https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20241215013807-430x305.jpg 430w, https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20241215013807-700x496.jpg 700w, https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u5fae\u4fe1\u56fe\u7247_20241215013807-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9634ef1\" data-id=\"9634ef1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac14456 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_title\" data-id=\"ac14456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-wrapper set-mb-s reset-last-child wd-title-color-primary wd-title-style-underlined wd-title-size-default text-left\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"liner-continer\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"woodmart-title-container title wd-fontsize-l\">German WWII E-75 mit 12.8cm L\/55 \u201cTiger III Ausf.E\u201d<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f3fba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"7f3fba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>The <strong>E-75 mit 12.8cm L\/55 \u201cTiger III Ausf. E\u201d<\/strong> was the <strong>most well-known and best-performing variant<\/strong> of the <strong>E-75 series<\/strong>, featuring <strong>enhanced protection, firepower, and advanced battlefield systems<\/strong>. Designed as the <strong>ultimate evolution of the heavy tank concept<\/strong>, this variant introduced a <strong>fully sloped, ballistic-resistant turret design<\/strong>, providing <strong>unmatched survivability against enemy anti-tank weaponry<\/strong>.<\/p><p>With a <strong>total production exceeding 1,000 units<\/strong>, the <strong>Tiger III Ausf. E<\/strong> became the <strong>most widely produced variant in the E-75 lineup<\/strong>, cementing its place as one of the most <strong>formidable late-war heavy tanks<\/strong>.<\/p><h2><strong>Design and Features<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <strong>Tiger III Ausf. E<\/strong> retained the <strong>core structure of the E-75 chassis<\/strong>, but featured:<\/p><ul><li><strong>A fully sloped, ballistic-resistant turret<\/strong>, improving <strong>shell deflection and survivability<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Primary armament options:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>12.8cm L\/55 cannon (40-round capacity)<\/strong>, maximizing <strong>armor penetration and long-range lethality<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>10.5cm L\/68 cannon (60-round capacity)<\/strong>, offering <strong>higher rate of fire and increased ammunition storage<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Thickened frontal armor<\/strong>, making it <strong>one of the most heavily protected tanks in its class<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Upgraded night-fighting capabilities<\/strong>, with most later-production units equipped with <strong>infrared night vision devices<\/strong>, enhancing combat effectiveness in low-light conditions.<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>Armor and Protection<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <strong>Tiger III Ausf. E<\/strong> was built to <strong>withstand even the most powerful enemy fire<\/strong>, incorporating:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Frontal Armor:<\/strong> <strong>160-200mm sloped<\/strong>, providing superior <strong>ballistic resistance<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Side Armor:<\/strong> <strong>100-120mm<\/strong>, with <strong>spaced armor to mitigate HEAT and AP rounds<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Turret Armor:<\/strong> <strong>180mm fully sloped<\/strong>, reducing <strong>penetration risk while maintaining structural integrity<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>Combat Performance<\/strong><\/h2><p>With its <strong>powerful main gun, thick armor, and night-fighting capability<\/strong>, the <strong>E-75 Tiger III Ausf. E<\/strong> was highly effective in:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Engaging enemy heavy tanks at long range<\/strong>, thanks to its <strong>high-velocity cannon<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Urban and defensive warfare<\/strong>, utilizing its <strong>strong armor and superior firepower<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Night operations<\/strong>, where its <strong>infrared optics provided a critical tactical advantage<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-86c08aa\" data-id=\"86c08aa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5216735 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"5216735\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3><strong>Operational Use<\/strong><\/h3><p>As the <strong>largest-produced E-75 variant<\/strong>, the <strong>Tiger III Ausf. E<\/strong> saw service in:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Frontline breakthroughs<\/strong>, leading <strong>armored spearheads in offensive operations<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Strategic defensive positions<\/strong>, where its <strong>heavy armor and long-range firepower<\/strong> made it a <strong>nearly impenetrable stronghold<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Night combat scenarios<\/strong>, where it could engage enemies with <strong>greater effectiveness than conventional tanks<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> <strong>75-80 tons<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Armor:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Frontal: 160-200mm sloped<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Side: 100-120mm<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Turret: 180mm fully sloped<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Primary Armament:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>12.8cm L\/55 (40 rounds)<\/strong> OR<\/li><li><strong>10.5cm L\/68 (60 rounds)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Secondary Armament:<\/strong> <strong>Coaxial and hull-mounted MG34 machine guns<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Mobility:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Engine:<\/strong> <strong>Maybach HL 234, 1,200 hp<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Top Speed:<\/strong> <strong>40 km\/h (road), 30 km\/h (off-road)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Range:<\/strong> <strong>180 km<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Additional Features:<\/strong> <strong>Infrared night vision (most later variants)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Production Quantity:<\/strong> <strong>1,000+ units<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Role:<\/strong> <strong>Heavy assault tank, strategic armored spearhead, night combat operations<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Legacy<\/strong><\/h3><p>The <strong>E-75 mit 12.8cm L\/55 \u201cTiger III Ausf. E\u201d<\/strong> became the <strong>definitive version of the E-75 series<\/strong>, setting the standard for <strong>heavy tank design<\/strong> in its era. 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